With an impressive 26-year career as a doula and childbirth educator, Traci Doula has dedicated her life to guiding and supporting pregnant individuals through their birthing journeys. Known for her compassionate and hands-on approach, Traci has helped countless families experience empowering, informed births while navigating the physical, emotional, and advocacy aspects of pregnancy and postpartum care.Traci’s passion for education extends beyond one-on-one doula support—she’s found a powerful platform on TikTok, where her 167K followers benefit from her practical advice, insights, and encouragement. By breaking down complex birth-related topics and making them accessible and engaging, Traci is redefining how childbirth education is delivered in the digital age.In addition to her TikTok presence, Traci offers a transformative self-advocacy course called Keeping Your Power for Families. This course empowers parents with the tools and mindset they need to navigate their birth experiences with confidence, make informed decisions, and assert their needs in any healthcare setting. Traci’s course has become an invaluable resource for families seeking to take charge of their birth experience while staying grounded and empowered.Through her multifaceted work—whether supporting families, mentoring doulas, or educating the public—Traci Doula remains deeply committed to her mission of empowering individuals and families to advocate for themselves and approach birth with knowledge, confidence, and strength.

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www.tracidoula.com

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In this episode of Speaking of the Village, host Nicole Harlot speaks with Lital Bernstein, founder of Whole Nest, about her journey into holistic healing and the creation of her natural postpartum products. They discuss the importance of natural ingredients, the mind-body connection, and the role of energy and intention in healing. Lital shares her insights on parenting, spirituality, and the significance of community support for new mothers. The conversation emphasizes the need for women to embrace their experiences and the power of intention in their healing journeys.

WholeNest started as a solution provider to help every pregnant, and postpartum mom enjoy natural relief and be the best version of themselves to shower the utmost care on their little one. Truly, “you cannot give what you don’t have.”We curated a list of organic essentials with Earth’s best natural ingredients, that are hypoallergenic, pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding-safe. Our postpartum care products were initially designed for self-use, but Lital, the Founder, couldn’t hold back but offer these wellness essentials to other moms.Our products, classes, and posts are designed with clear intention, and we combine knowledge, practicality, wisdom, and spirituality to give you the best.With a multitude of first-hand experiences in various body pains, we thought: Why not create all-around products for everybody that can solve more than just one pain point?Our nurture from within approach is the backbone of everything we do. Made with you and your family in mind, WholeNest was created to offer multi-functional products that take on the job of several different treatments.WholeNest is for you. WholeNest is for your family. WholeNest is for everyone💜

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https://www.instagram.com/wholenest/https://wholenest.co/

In this episode, Dawn Thompson and Jenna Walenga discuss the shortcomings of modern birth preparation and the importance of empowering women through education and support. They explore the myths surrounding childbirth, the significance of understanding pain during labor, and the necessity of nervous system regulation. Jenna shares her personal experiences and insights on how to prepare for birth and postpartum, emphasizing the need for community support and nutrition. The conversation highlights the transformative nature of birth and the importance of feeling empowered in the process.

Jenna Walenga is an empowered birth coach, with over a decade working as a pre and postnatal yoga instructor, meditation teacher, and postpartum support circle leader guiding 100s of women through the profound transitions of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Passionate about fostering empowerment through the portal of birth, Jenna’s work centers on helping people develop the mental and spiritual tools needed for a calm and confident birth and postpartum experience.As the author of Get the Birth You Want and creator of the Radical Birth Code. Jenna distills wisdom from years of teaching into accessible tools for those seeking a low-intervention birth.Jenna’s work is rooted in the belief that birth is a powerful rite of passage, and with the right preparation—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—anyone can navigate it with presence and trust.

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www.instagram.com/thebirthyouwant, www.theradicalbirthcode.com